Twenty-four Essex-class aircraft carriers were built for the ... Washington, the USS Franklin – nicknamed "Big Ben" by her crew – returned to service and joined Task Force 58 in March 1945.

Summary: The USS Franklin Roosevelt, a Midway-class carrier named after the late president, had a relatively short career compared to later supercarriers. While crucial for early jet testing ...

It will be the first United States Navy aircraft carrier to honor an enlisted sailor. The future flattop is under construction, with a scheduled launch in 2029 and 2032 commissioning. When CVN-81 ...

Ford-class aircraft carriers would be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the future USS George W. Bush (CVN 83 ...